molybdate
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of molybdate
First recorded in 1785–95; molybd(ic) + -ate 2
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Molybdate minerals can react with the precursors to help them become RNA.
From New York Times
Correction: September 12, 2013 An earlier version of this article referred incorrectly to borate and molybdate.
From New York Times
The atmosphere of early Mars also shows signs of having contained oxygen, enabling molybdate to form.
From New York Times
As for molybdate, it only forms in the presence of oxygen.
From New York Times
A mineral called molybdate can react with the precursors to help them become RNA.
From New York Times
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